Intel Xeon Gold 5220S vs AMD EPYC 7413

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Intel Xeon Gold 5220S or Intel Xeon Gold 5220S – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5220S features 18 processor cores and has the capability to manage 36 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 5220S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The AMD EPYC 7413 features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7413, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 Group AMD EPYC 7003
Intel Xeon Gold Family AMD EPYC
Intel Xeon Gold 5220S Name AMD EPYC 7413
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Gold 5220S has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5220S is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD EPYC 7413 has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7413 is 2.65 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.7 GHz Frequency 2.65 GHz
36 Threads 48
normal Core architecture normal
18 CPU Cores 24
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
No Overclocking No
18x Cores 24x Zen 3
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Gold 5220S does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC 7413 does not have integrated graphics.
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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 4.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
1.0 TB Max. Memory 4.0 TB
6 Memory channels 8
Yes ECC Yes
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.1 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-3200
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 180 W watts.
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None TDP down 165 W
None TDP up 200 W
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 180 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Gold 5220S is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.8 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD EPYC 7413 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache.
14 nm Technology 7 nm
24.8 MB L3-Cache 128.0 MB
2000 $ Release price 1825 $
Cascade Lake Architecture Milan (Zen 3)
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SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Q2/2019 Release date Q1/2021
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
LGA 3647 Socket SP3
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